Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5
488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5, Singapore 683488
Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 2015, with 96 dwelling units. Across 35 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$572k (S$564 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 89 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 2015, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Choa Chu Kang
- Planning area
- Choa Chu Kang
- Completed
- 2015
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$572k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 89 years
What are resale prices at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$572k (S$564 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 27 | S$558,888recent | 93 sqm | S$558 psf |
| 5-Room | 8 | S$590,000recent | 113 sqm | S$485 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$730k) and 5 for rent (median S$3,250/mo) — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 5 | S$3,500/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Jun 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has 35 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$585,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$612,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$572,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$708,888 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$679,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$720,888 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$579,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$560,888 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$546,888 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$558,888 |
What flat types are in Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.
Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Choa Chu Kang Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 2015, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5, Singapore 683488. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Choa Chu Kang planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is South View LRT, approximately 722m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Lot One for shopping and COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries.
How far is Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is South View LRT, about 723 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- South View LRT723 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chua Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority246 m
- Concord Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority562 m
- Bukit Panjang Govt. High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km652 m
- South View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority901 m
- Kranji Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Dunearn Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Teck Whye Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 (~S$572k) needs about S$4,560/mo in income and S$2,148/mo in repayments, after S$11,760 stamp duty and a S$143k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$572k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$11,760
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$143k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,148/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,560/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$572k (S$564 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$559k; 5-Room ≈ S$590k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 has about 89 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2015). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$572k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$572k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,560/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,148/mo after a S$143k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 is South View LRT, about 723 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5?⌄
Chua Chu Kang Primary School, Concord Primary School, South View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 488C Choa Chu Kang Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.